Pourers and Casters, Metal
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
SOC 51-4052
AI exposure: 52/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pourers and Casters, Metal | 52 | $44,180 | -3% | 15,800 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Coordination
- Technical Knowledge
- Decision Making
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Pourers and Casters, Metal?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Pourers and Casters, Metal role. Its 52/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 52/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $44,180 median annual wage and -3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 52 | $44,180 | -5% | 113,600 |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | 52 | $43,040 | +3% | 18,800 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 52 | $42,900 | +5% | 66,100 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 52 | $46,680 | +3% | 195,700 |
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| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 52 | $47,740 | -3% | 14,600 |
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